Shine OnAbandoned sisters reunited after 66 years apart
In 1948, Karen Simpton and her four siblings were abandoned by their parents at an orphanage in Portland, Oregon.
Karen, who now lives in Auburn, California, recently reconnected with her sister Anne, thanks to Internet searches and Facebook.
After 66 years of living apart, the sister finally reunited at Karen's home. The sisters invited KCRA-TV to film their tearful reunion.
"You've grown up," Anne tells Karen when she sees her for the first time in decades. "You were a 12-month-old when I saw you."
Karen tells KRCA-TV that she grew up with a brother, but always wanted a sister to play with.
As for Anne, she's just happy to have Karen back in her life.
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"I don't have to cry anymore," she says as she hugs Karen for the first time.
"I haven't really cried until now," Karen responds, wiping the tears from her eyes.
KCRA reports that Karen is now planning another reunion — one with her older brother. Cousins, siblings and other relatives are expected to attend.
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Last November, biological brothers Noel Thompson, 70, David Beyer, 75, and Donald Thompson, 92, all met for the first time. Even though they all share a biological father — and two also share a biological mother — they had never met. They found each other through a genealogy website.
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Last September, estranged siblings U.S. Navy Commander Cindy Murray, 51, and Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Robert Williamson, 44, were reunited for the first time in 37 years.
And last August, a California woman reunited with her estranged brother after 50 years when she discovered he was a patient at the nursing home where she worked.
